Oaks
Britishnoun
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a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat racing
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any of various similar races
Etymology
Origin of Oaks
named after an estate near Epsom
Example Sentences
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In its latest listing, the Spanish-style home is described as being “tucked away on a private street” in the “coveted” neighborhood of Los Feliz Oaks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Most days, cellphone service in their Los Feliz Oaks home near Griffith Park is so spotty that they rely on their traditional phone for medical consultations, job interviews or any call with long wait times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
This is the first opportunity for early clues as to how first-year coaches are doing at JSerra, Los Alamitos, Servite, Orange Lutheran, Long Beach Poly and Oaks Christian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Oaks Park High School, a secondary in Carshalton, south London, which is opening at 09:45 "strongly" encouraged sleep before the game to avoid being "extremely tired".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
I tried to cover my awkwardness by telling him about Quiet Oaks and how I finally made my peace with Jesse.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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